Talia Blake
90.7 WMFE
Orlando, FL, United States
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The Daytona 500 returns Sunday for 65th race
The Daytona 500 will return on February 19th, marking 65 years of the race. Tickets for the grandstand seating, and RV and camping sites sold out shortly after the ticket window opened for the second year in a row. WMFE’s Talia Blake took a trip to the coast to talk with Frank Kelleher, President of the Daytona International Speedway, about the iconic race. → Read More
What to expect from the Central Florida housing market in 2023
WMFE's Talia Blake talked with Sean Snaith about what those new residents and local buyers can expect from the housing market this year. → Read More
A look back at the year in business in Central Florida
WMFE’s Talia Blake caught up with Orlando Economic Partnership’s CEO Tim Giuliani to look back at the year in business.2022 is coming to end and looking back it’s been quite an eventful year which includes two major 2 hurricanes. → Read More
Orange County sales tax for transportation measure fails. What now?
Orange County voters rejected a penny sales tax that would bolster the region’s transportation options. Voters rejected the measure by 58% last month. → Read More
The State of Hispanic Businesses in Central Florida
According to the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, there are more than 604,000 Hispanic businesses across the state, contributing more than $90 billion to the economy. Luis Nieves-Ruiz is the Director of Economic Development at → Read More
Cheers to extra faces at the Thanksgiving table, but the turkey costs in Central Florida
Family and friends will gather around the Thanksgiving table this Thursday, but the spread may look a bit different. Inflation has caused the price of food to rise, and two major storms this hurricane season may → Read More
Bethune Cookman and Florida A&M will face off at the Florida Classic a week after Nicole
Bethune Cookman and Florida A&M Universities will face off at Camping World Stadium on Saturday for the Florida Classic, marking 25 years of the matchup in Orlando. But this year, the big weekend comes after → Read More
As voters head to the poll, the state of the economy is top of mind
Central Floridians are heading to the polls today and issues like inflation are at the top of many voters’ minds. WMFE's Talia Blake caught up with Sean Snaith, director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University → Read More
Some Florida minimum wage workers stack the coins, while others lose out
2 years ago this week, on Nov. 3, 2020, Floridians voted to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. At the end of last month, it increased to $11 per hour. WMFE's → Read More
Biden aims to drive GOP contrast in Florida 1 week out
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is heading to Florida to underline the contrast between the Democratic and Republican agendas, blasting the GOP over proposals to undo prescription drug price caps and change Social Security and Medicare. Biden’s trip Tuesday → Read More
Monster Jam trucks will jump and flip in Orlando this weekend
Massive trucks will be racing and flipping around Camping World Stadium on Saturday for Monster Jam. WMFE's Talia Blake caught up with Allen Johnson, Chief Venues Officer for the city of Orlando, to talk about → Read More
A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida, once the nation's premier swing state, may slip away this fall and beyond as emboldened Republicans capitalize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts → Read More
Heavy traffic expected in Daytona Beach for unsanctioned Trucktoberfest
Daytona Beach Police are expecting a large influx of visitors today through Sunday for an unsanctioned Trucktoberfest. As provided by Florida law, Sheriff Chitwood is designating a SPECIAL EVENT ZONE for this weekend’s potential unpermitted → Read More
Ian’s impact on incoming businesses to Central Florida
More than three weeks after Hurricane Ian, many are assessing and fixing damage from the storm. Stories and Images of flooded homes and businesses continue to circulate. Both the stories, the images and now the fear of → Read More
Biketoberfest begins in Daytona Beach two weeks after Hurricane Ian
Biketoberfest starts today in Daytona Beach and runs through the weekend. The four day event comes just two weeks after Hurricane Ian dumped some 19 inches of rain in parts of Volusia County. WMFE's Talia Blake caught → Read More
A look at Volusia businesses after Hurricane Ian drenched the region
The National Weather Service reported that New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater saw more than 19 inches of rain when Hurricane Ian hit Volusia County. In East Central Florida, Volusia saw the most rainfall from the → Read More
Hurricane Ian’s impact on the insurance market in Florida
Hurricane Ian brought flooding to Central Florida that many people haven’t experienced before, which damaged many homes. But, flood insurance is something you have to get before a storm. Tasha Carter is Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate at → Read More
Drivers may get money back in their tank during the Florida Gas Tax Holiday
Florida drivers will soon save a bit at the pump. Earlier this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law the Florida Motor Fuel Tax Relief Act, which does away with the gas tax for the entire → Read More
Build Back Better helps build up semiconductor manufacturing in Osceola County
Osceola County recently received more than $50 million toward the development of semiconductors. That money was awarded as part of the federal government's Build Back Better Challenge. Tim Giuliani, CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership, said that → Read More
The future of living and learning in Volusia County
Usually when you hear about living and learning communities, they mention college dorm life. But at Bethune Cookman’s School of Business and Entrepreneurship they’re looking into living and learning communities that engage the entire family, not → Read More